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Patrick Lagreid

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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.

Undercrown Shade SUPREMA Ships to Drew Diplomat Retailers

A bit later than originally announced but ahead of the most recent schedule, Drew Estate has begun shipping the Undercrown Shade SUPREMA to Drew Diplomat…

Woodburn, Ore. Bans Tobacco Use in Parks

A ban on the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and other inhalant systems, was approved by the Woodburn City Council at its most recent…

Kristoff Celebrates Queensbury Cigar & Pipe with QCP 25

Kristoff Cigars has released a new limited edition store exclusive in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Queensbury Cigar & Pipe in Queensbury, N.Y., the…

H. Upmann 175 Anniversary Arrives in Stores

The first shipments of the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary have begun arriving in stores. Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating the historic Cuban cigar brand’s anniversary with…

OpusX Purple Rain

“I only wanted to see you smoking a Purple Rain…” That’s not what Prince sang, nor is this rare release from Prometheus even said to…

Weekly News (Aug. 19, 2019)

Cigar News A.J. Fernández Takes International Distribution in House AGANORSA Leaf, Cigar Dojo Collaborate for Bonsai Foundation Ships Highclere Castle Victorian, Menelik & Tabernacle Havana…

Dwight, Illinois Bans Tobacco Use in Parks

Responding to a presentation by high school students, the Dwight Village Board of Trustees has passed a ban on the use of tobacco within parks…

Glenwood Springs, Colo. Approves Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase and Flavored Tobacco Ban; Voters Will Decide Tobacco Tax

Some changes will be coming to the tobacco laws in Glenwood Springs, and voters will have a chance to bring about a new tax when…

La Galera Bronx Edition Arrives at Papa Juan’s Cigar Room

A limited edition version of the La Galera Habano has landed at Papa Juan’s Cigar Room in the Bronx, N.Y. View this post on Instagram A…

Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2019 LC54

For the past six years, Crowned Heads has released Las Calaveras, a limited edition line that pays tribute to the people who have passed away…

Lotus Group Names Jeff Hansen New Western Regional Sales Manager

The Lotus Group has announced the appointment of Jeff Hansen to the newly created position of western regional sales manager for the company. Hansen comes…